screenings plural in form but singular or plural in construction: material (such as waste or fine coal) separated out by means of a screen
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: metal or plastic mesh (as for window screens)
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: a showing of a motion picture
Examples of screening in a Sentence
methods of screening for cancer
Players must pass three random drug screenings.
Federal agents handle passenger and luggage screening at the airport.
The company will be conducting applicant screenings Wednesday.
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The screening, traditionally held in the city's downtown, has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 6.—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2024 The getaway also offers amenities such as a private screening room, basketball and tennis courts, lake access and a chauffeur.—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 Because some of these tests may not be readily available in some areas and can be expensive, researchers have been working on more accessible screening methods.—Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2024 The Guardians’ jersey patch sponsor, by the way, is Marathon Petroleum, whose Arco subsidiary is this year’s lead sponsor for a series of Dodgers Foundation events that offers health screenings and education programs for youth baseball players and their families.—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for screening
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